A Week

Monday

I was restlessly changing the TV channels as usual when I found Mike Leigh's Happy Goes Lucky on. I watched the movie for the third time with the same feeling of enthusiasm and enjoyment. A set of very talented characters act and react in a superbly written script. An ideal form of art when it is both simple and deep. Sally Hawkins' character was a teacher. Teaching was one of the jobs I wished to do. I think my wish went beyond that common desire students sometimes have to become teachers, as they look up to their own teachers. Besides, two of my elder sisters have long careers as teachers.

Tuesday

At the end of a work-related meeting with a Canadian lady I told her I had a soft spot for Canada. And I still have. I do not know exactly why, but sometimes certain countries leave a foggy positive or negative image on us for no apparent or direct reason. Maybe because many years ago I was supposed to live and study in Canada and everything was almost in its final stage when some unpredictable circumstances turned my plans upside down? Maybe. And I have never visited there.

Wednesday

I changed my desktop background which was put by a colleague who used the computer before. My favorite backgrounds are pictures of mountains. I had to choose between the Swiss Alps and their neat beauty -to-perfection and the impressive rugged Indies. I chose the latter.

Thursday

Those who occupy a machine at the gym and keep texting instead of exercising…

I waited for awhile before approaching and asking him if he finished using the equipment. He stopped texting, finished his sets quickly and left. Fine, but do they really need to be reminded they have to finish first, get off and go texting somewhere else?

Friday

I was looking for interesting blogs to read, and did not know how to find them, so I googled the blogspot/wordpress + words I thought might be interesting as titles of blogs or posts. I found the words I chose came up mostly in blogs written by female bloggers. Not that there is anything wrong or dissatisfying with that, but it is just a remark. Words like cloud, life, sun, moon, hill, sky, heart, star, passion, blue and waves were found much more in women's blogs. I wonder what words are used by male bloggers more? I can't guess. 

Saturday

These two birds stand everyday on the exact same spot on the wall separating me from my noisy neighbors for nearly an hour before and after sunset. I do not know why I funnily assume they are always the same two birds.

Sunday

End-of-summer sales. I bought khaki pants and a light blue polo shirt. Epitome of classic.